Symphony of the Seas: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Symphony is the sweet spot of Royal Caribbean's Oasis class: large enough to have everything, old enough to have its operations dialed in. A 97 CDC score backs that up. The ship runs smoothly because the crew has been doing this for years.
Prices tend to be lower than the newer ships, and you're not giving up much in terms of features. The Boardwalk and Central Park neighborhoods are still excellent. This is the practical person's mega-ship.
**Who it's for:** Value-conscious cruisers who want the big-ship experience without paying new-ship prices. Repeat Royal Caribbean guests who know what they like.
**Who should skip it:** Anyone who needs "the newest and best" for bragging rights.
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Symphony of the Seas.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
USCG Deficiency Records
No USCG deficiencies on record.
Marine Casualties & Investigations
No marine casualties or investigations on record.
Crime Rate Context
Royal Caribbean Crime Rate
Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Royal Caribbean has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Royal Caribbean treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 3,339 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Symphony of the Seas is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Cruise | Mar 15 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Perfect Day | Mar 22 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Cruise | Mar 29 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Perfect Day | Apr 5 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Cruise | Apr 12 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Symphony of the Seas is 97/100 as of July 22, 2025.
No, the Symphony of the Seas has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Symphony of the Seas has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Symphony of the Seas has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Symphony of the Seas was last inspected by the CDC on July 22, 2025.